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36ribs keyboard

36ribs is a nice unibody offset ortho keyboard with exposed diodes. Designed by CREATINE0.

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Published November 19, 2025
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As already teased in KBD#200, CREATINE0 aka TMRZ-1 made a cool monoblock offset ortho: the 36ribs (formerly Ribs) – with nicely arranged exposed diodes.

It's my first project, so it's not too complicated – TMRZ-1.

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Features

  • 36 keys (5x3+3)
  • MX switches, soldered or hotswap
  • Pro Micro RP2040 controller
  • exposed diodes
  • 3D-printed case

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Published on Wed 19th Nov 2025. Featured in KBD #202.

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